Senior/Principal R&D Computer Science - Embedded Software, Onsite

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Organization 7622, High Integrity Systems, is seeking a driven and results-oriented R&D Computer Scientist to join their dynamic and tightly integrated team of hardware, firmware, and software engineers delivering secure embedded systems for both SPP and ND customers. These systems frequently must be designed to meet exacting security, performance, and reliability specifications and often require certification by outside agencies like the NSA or FSET. In this position, the selected candidate will be responsible for the architecture, design, test, and certification of complex embedded systems, including high-rigor embedded software design, for a variety of National Security Programs. Applications include military GPS, cryptography, and other high consequence applications.

On any given day, one may be called upon to:

• Work with an Agile team to develop secure software-based systems
• Work with Systems Engineers and our customers to define and clarify requirements
• Architect software to meet a variety of performance, reliability, fail-safe, and security objectives
• Create unit tests and demonstrate sufficient coverage and error handling
• Interface with hardware and firmware engineers to effectively manage hardware/software co-design
• Develop and contribute to security design and documentation

Travel to partner and customer locations as required (generally 3-6 times per year)

Applicants chosen for an interview will be asked to provide an overview briefing of an example that illustrates relevant design experience.

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite.

$117,500 - $235,700

*Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.

• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline and five (5) years of directly relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of directly relevant education and engineering or scientific experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform independent research and development
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance

The ideal R&D Computer Science candidate for Sandia National Laboratories will in addition possess the following:

• Graduate degree in Computer Science or a highly related field where an independent research project was a graduation requirement (e.g., independent project, thesis, or dissertation)
• Demonstrated software development skills and familiarity with modern software development practices and tools (e.g., Agile)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams, and a passion to improve and expand technical skills

Also, for this posting we are seeking individuals with the following experience:

• Demonstrated experience with a high-level programming language (C, C++, Rust, C#, Python) and a strong understanding of object-oriented design
• Strong understanding of embedded software design, including microprocessor/microcontroller/FPGA architecture, interfacing directly with hardware peripherals, working with limited resources, and rigorous memory management
• Ability to work independently and collaborate well in a multidisciplinary team of designers and test engineers
• Familiarity with secure software design practices and security essential systems
• Understanding of cryptography and cryptographic algorithms
• Knowledge of configuration management systems (GitLab/Gitlab CI, SVN, etc.)
• An active DOE Q-level security clearance, or other equivalent active security clearance such as DoD Top Secret

The Firing & Embedded Systems group (7620) is a recognized leader in realizing safe, secure, and reliable products. We research, design, develop, and deliver highly reliable, trusted systems and high consequence hardware and software products to serve our National Security customers today, tomorrow, and always.

Our technical backgrounds are diverse. Some of us have spent years focusing on the fine details of particular technologies and are recognized as nation-level experts. Some of us are generalists and support multiple projects, keeping things connected and developing new skills.

Our teams are comprised of specialists and generalists working together, and it is easy to shift between projects and technical roles over time.

If this environment sounds appealing, we'd like to meet you.

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

Sandia is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.

Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.

If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.

If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.